The Silk Road: everything you wanted to know
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of the Silk Road
This chapter explores the benefits and drawbacks of the Silk Road, discussing its contribution to spreading numeracy, art, and appreciation of different cultures. It emphasizes the importance of learning from and appreciating inventions and cultural complexity while exploring the impact of the East India trade and the exchange of goods and skills between the East and the West.
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